Wyoming Statutes

Wyo. Stat. § 29-9-102 (2026)

Lien of attorneys on papers and monies of

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clients.

     (a) For professional services performed on behalf of a
client, an attorney shall have a lien for compensation due him
from the time of giving notice of the lien. The attorney's lien
attaches upon:

          (i) Any papers or money of his client which have come
into his possession;

          (ii)    Money due his client and in the possession of an
adverse party.

     (b) Notice as required by subsection (a) of this section
to be given to any person against whom the lien is asserted
shall be given by certified mail, return receipt requested.

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 1 case, 2014–2014 · leading case: Bd. of Prof'l Responsibility, Wyoming State Bar v. Stacy E. Casper, Wsb No. 6-3431, 2014 WY 22 (Wyo. 2014).

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Bd. of Prof'l Responsibility, Wyoming State Bar v. Stacy E. Casper, Wsb No. 6-3431, 2014 WY 22 (Wyo. 2014). · cites it 2× “Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 29-9-102 (LexisNexis 2018) provides: (a) For professional services performed on behalf of a client, an attorney shall have a lien for compensation due him from the time of giving notice of the lien, The attorney's lien attaches upon: (i) Any papers or money of…”

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